Editorial: To Build A Town Through Strong Highways
The piece argues highways drive town growth, praising Mexico and Missouri routes. It notes Highway 22 and 54 shape trade with Centralia, Sturgeon, and Paris, urges four laning to I 70, highlights Highway 19 and Cannon Dam area links, and defends Missouri Highway Department from political meddling to safeguard funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Centralia
Chance Company
Sturgeon
United States
Paris
Cannon Dam
Montgomery County
Perry
America
Missouri
Department of Funds
Enduring Temperance Cited For Mastery And Spirit
A short biblical reflection contrasts earthly pleasures with spiritual priorities. It cites First Corinthians 9 25 about striving for mastery and notes those chasing temporal pleasures place them first, urging alignment of life with eternal aims.
Dear Ann Landers column letters reveal marital woes
A selection of reader submissions to Ann Landers covers marital strain alcohol related behavior and counseling. Topics include a husband’s affairs due to wife’s drinking a widow’s financial distress from lack of life insurance and a caller’s journey to therapy and self improvement. The columnist responds on issues of responsibility support and guidance.
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Ann Landers
A. Cook
Cainus
Buffalo
Walking vs biking calories burned for ten miles
Dear Dr Thosteson compares calories burned by cycling and walking ten miles in different times. Biking about 175 calories per hour versus walking 150, totaling 450 calories for walking and 175 for biking.
Citizens question church reporting on Taiwan and China
Editor letters criticize the May report on the 167th General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States for omitting the People's Republic of China. The writers challenge sources on Taiwan restrictions, defend Taiwan's religious freedom, and accuse church leaders of bias and political involvement, urging accuracy.
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Ledger
United States
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Taiwan
Soviet Union
Peoples Republic of China
Taipei American Youth Association
Tom
U.S
S.E. Asia
Kenneth T. Dodson
Centralia
Birthday salutations for notable Centralia Vandalia residents
This birthday note lists Marvin Rice Nila Duckworth Allen Ayera Scott Lawrence Wayne Dawson Carl Crews Thurman Mayes Ralph Edward Exford Charles Fisher Lottie Gregg Jennelle Ford Dwaine Barnes Wanda Jackson of Centralia Vandalia and Farber plus band leader Benny Goodman aged 66. Confucius quote on humility closes the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Rice
Nila Duckworth
Allen Ayera Scott
Lawrence Wayne Dawson
Centralia
Carl Crews
Thurman Mayes
Ralph Edward Exford
Charles Fisher
Lottie Gregg
Farber
Jennelle Ford
Dwaine Barnes
Vandalia
Wanda Jackson
Benny Goodman
Huility
Confucius
TV Channels and Stations Listing
The local TV channels include KTTV St Louis channel 2 KTVO Ottumwa channel 3 KMOX TV St Louis channel 4 and KED TV St Louis channel 5. The brief station identifiers cover major broadcast outlets in the area with call signs and city references.
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Ktvi
St. Louis
Ktvo
Television Listings and Program Highlights for St. Louis Area
TV listings show CBS Dracula 1973 on channels 4 7 13 and ABC News Closeup CIA report at 9 on channels 2 3 17. Weather and sports sections list Dodgers Cubs game at 1:15 in Chicago with pregame at 1:00. Continuous station grid includes movies, talk shows, and children's programs across channels 4 7 13 2 3 11 17.
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CBS
Chico and the
Shelley Winters
Wall Street
Jack Palance
ABC News
CIA
David Frost
Joan Baez
Hoyt Axton
Koolani Gang
Hampton Hawes
Miss Grant
Richmond
Lucille Ball
Tony Curtis
Sudan
Jon Hall
Barbara Stanwyck
Bobby Vee
Raquel Welch
James Cagney
Ledger
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Mike
Archie
George
Jeffersons
Regis Philbin
St. Louis
SeeTv
Devlin
Seaoby-Dax
Land of Lost
Electric Co
Feobig c Benak
Lassie
Chae
Shazam
Sigmund
Globetrotter
Jetsons
Mr. Rogers
Fat Albert
Villa Alegre
Mickey Rooney
William Demarest
Don Ameche
Claudette Colbert
Abbott and Costello
Hong Kong
Marlon Brando
Sophia Loren
Bowery Boys
Chariie Chan
Panama
Sidney Toler
Sen Yung
Gene Wilder
Bob Newhart
G.F
Washington, DC
Henry Kissinger
Dr. Cathode
Sac
Marvin
Mecca
Ind
Gardner McKay
ABC
Matey
Film and TV Highlights and Schedule With 1970s Titles
A compact guide lists GRAM HIGHLIGHTS for classic films including The Black Pearl 1974 with Kiel Martin Ralph Bellamy and Brando Kwan titles, plus Arsenic and Old Lace 1944 Cary Grant. It also references numerous TV slots 8 9 10 11 PM and late night movie and talk show blocks with ABC NBC and local listings.
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Abbott and Costello
Adam West
Nancy Kwan
Don Murray
Eva Marie Saint
Dean
Fulton Sheen
Sammy
Fares
Jean Wolt
Welk
Nashville
Sammy Family
Abbott & Costello
Immy Dean
Jeffersons
Rati Eress
David Suskind
ABC
Mary T
NBC
Bobby Goldsboro
Regis Philbin
Bob EP
Legends Newhart
Rex Humbard
Carol Burnett
TV Doctor Cathode Answers Viewer Questions
Humorous AP piece presents Dr. Ray Cathode, a spoof TV ailment expert, answering questions from readers. The dialog covers TV genres, scheduling clashes, sex on TV, violence, and old shows with absurd, jokey solutions.
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New York
Ray Cathode
Venemare
B.O
Homosassa Springs
Fla
Dr. Cathode
FCC
Burbank
Calif
Missouri Un Pilgrimage attendees and local notes
Yesterday In Mexico reports the UN Pilgrimage from Missouri sponsored by Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges with Bob McKelvey selected for Missouri Boys State June 12 19 at Central Missouri State College Warrensburg Seaos. It notes past events including a 1946 War Bond sale, 1935 college trustees meeting, 1925 Audrain Sunday School officers, and a 1955 Sears manager arrival in Mexico Missouri.
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Mexico
Missouri
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Bob McKelvey
Alden McKelvey
Montgomery City
Central Missouri State College
Warrensburg
Seaos
William W. Ross
Sedalia
Sears-Roebuck
Sears
Jefferson City
J.C. Mundy
Christian College Board of Trustees
Columbia
J.C. Deaver
Paris National Bank
Audrain County Sunday School Association
C.C. Brown
W.L. Denmark
Ruth Cook
Ben Eliot
Mexico Ledger Periodic Publication Details
Mexico Ledger lists publication schedule and postal rates. It notes daily issues excluding Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington 5t Mexico MO 65265 with price 15 cents per copy. Subscription rates vary by region from 2.25 monthly to 29 annually with APO options.
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Mexico Ledger
Washington
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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